Obituaries

Edward M. Allred

Edward M. Allred

Jun 29, 2024

Edward M. Allred went to meet the Lord on June 29, 2024. He was born November 13, 1933, in rural Blount County, Alabama and spent most of his young life in the “camps” of Cheney Limestone Company. 

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, David Andrew (“Bud”) and Maude E. (Hill) Allred; infant brother, Jimmy Wayne Allred; sister-in-law, Reba (Tidmore)...

Bethel Binkley

Bethel Binkley

Jun 25, 2024

Mr. Bethel L. Binkley, age 87, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on June 25, 2024. Bethel was born on November 2, 1936 to the late Carl and Mary Binkley.

Bethel enjoyed fishing and hunting. He enjoyed watching sports and black and white old Western shows. Bethel also enjoyed working puzzles, specifically sudoku.

In addition to his parents, Bethel is preceded in death...

Donald L. Jolley

Donald L. Jolley

Jun 25, 2024

Donald Lee Jolley, 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Donald was born on December 30, 1942, in Nashville, Tennessee to Joe E. and Annie Alice (Sadler) Jolley.

Donald loved sports, he was a huge Vols fan, Atlanta Braves fan, and an avid golfer. He coached Hendersonville Girls softball for 10 years. Donald proudly served in the United States Navy...

Nancy Howell Jenkins

Nancy Howell Jenkins

Jun 24, 2024

Nancy Howell Jenkins, age 84, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. 

She was our beautiful, vivacious, never-met-a-stranger wife and Mother, but her favorite name was GranNan. She was the matriarch as well as the heart and soul of our family. If you met her, she would have a big smile and a hug for you. One of her...

Nancy Gordon

Nancy Gordon

Jun 22, 2024

Nancy Gordon, age 84, of Hendersonville, passed away on June 22, 2024. Nancy was born on December 23, 1939 in Madison, Tennessee.

Nancy enjoyed working in her garden and tending to her flowers. Nancy was a big fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers football. She loved going to the beach. Nancy also loved helping people. 

Nancy loved watching QVC and shopping....

Darlene Gail Hauk

Darlene Gail Hauk

Jun 18, 2024

Darlene Gail Hauk, age 67, passed away on June 18, 2024 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. She was born on February 19, 1957 in Mineola, New York to the late Frederick and Phyllis Wright. Darlene is also preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Wright. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, William B. Hauk; and children, Nicole D. Hauk...

Dirk Davenport

Dirk Davenport

Jun 18, 2024

Dirk Davenport, 55, passed away June 18, 2024. He is survived by his wife Dana (aka Morgan), children Hanna and Kellan, mother Martha, siblings Donna, Donnie (Mackie), Darren (Kimmi), Dana (Jake); and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was born on December 13, 1968 in Nashville, TN and he lived around the Nashville area his entire life. He went to high school...

Michael Allen Dexter

Michael Allen Dexter

Jun 17, 2024

Michael Allen Dexter, age 65, passed away on June 17, 2024 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He was born on September 23, 1958 in Burlington, Wisconsin to the late Allen Michael Dexter and Dianne Marion Nelson. Michael is survived by his loving family and friends. 

Michael was a 1977 graduate of McGavock High School in Donelson, Tennessee. A proud American through and through,...

Michael Wayne Stewart

Michael Wayne Stewart

Jun 14, 2024

Michael Wayne Stewart, age 71, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away June 15, 2024. Michael was born on December 20, 1952 to Thelma Ruth and William Holobough Sr.

A native Tennessean, Michael’s career work included convenience store distribution and office supply warehouse management in the Nashville area. Michael Stewart was also a rock star. His music career started in high school as...

Bobby Ray Elmore

Bobby Ray Elmore

Jun 14, 2024

Mr. Bobby Ray Elmore, age 84, of Hendersonville passed away on June 14, 2024. Bobby was born on December 24, 1939 in Springfield, Tennessee to the late Rayburn and Mildred Elmore.

Bobby served in the United States Army. He expedited freight for many years after that.

Bobby was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded in death by...

Garland Kemp

Garland Kemp

Jun 14, 2024

Garland Allen Kemp, aged 81, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on June 14, 2024. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on October 1, 1942, to the late Larence Garland Kemp and Ruby Winfrey Kemp. 

A simple man is a person who is uncomplicated, plain, straight forward, and innocent. One who finds happiness in the smaller things in life like having chocolate...

Bobbie A. Sullins

Bobbie A. Sullins

Jun 12, 2024

Bobbie Ann Sullins, age 89 of Gallatin Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, June 12, 2024. She was born on September 1, 1934, in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. In her younger years, Bobbie enjoyed roller skating at the Hippodrome in Nashville and she also loved to ice skate on the lake in Centennial Park whenever it would freeze. Upon her...

Jimmy Wilson

Jimmy Wilson

Jun 9, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Ethney Wilson, age 70, of Hendersonville passed away on June 9, 2024. Jimmy was born in Jackson County, Tennessee on January 23, 1954 to the late Ethney and Versie Wilson.

Jimmy Wilson will be remembered as a great husband, loving father, reliable friend, and hardworking family man. He dedicated 45 years of service to Bridgestone in La Verge, streamline...

Byron "Buster" Gray Anderson, Jr.

Byron "Buster" Gray Anderson, Jr.

Jun 6, 2024

Buster is preceded in death by his parents, Byron Anderson, Sr., and Jean B. Anderson; sister, Joyce Marie Anderson; brothers, Steve Anderson and Eddie Anderson.  He is survived by sons, Byron “Gary” Anderson, III (Maranda) and Steve Anderson; stepdaughter, Danielle Daniel; grandchildren, Faith Anderson and Austin Jacobia; brother, James “Jimmy” Anderson; nieces, Emma Bradley, Tiffany Anderson, Angel Anderson, Caitlyn Bley,...

Norma Jean Sullivan

Norma Jean Sullivan

Jun 4, 2024

Norma Jean Sullivan, 85, passed away peacefully with family by her side on 4 June 2024. Jean was born October 7th, 1938 in Henderson, Texas. She was the only daughter to Earl Barrett Gibson and Mavis Vinson. She grew up in Henderson in her early years and later moved with her mother to Seminole, Texas, Ft Worth, and later to...

Nell Jackson

Nell Jackson

Jun 1, 2024

Martha Nell Jackson, age 80, of Goodlettsville passed away on June 1, 2024. Nell was born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 8, 1944 to the late Clarence Odell Walls and Ruth Bell Hale Walls.

Nell loved life and loved to have a good time. Nell was kindhearted, sweet, and had a gentle soul. She was very giving and was always thinking...

Delores Crawford

Delores Crawford

May 29, 2024

Delores Crawford, 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.  Delores was born on November 22, 1932, in Lonaconing, Maryland to Hugh and Ellen (Thompson) Beeman.

Delores was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  She loved to crochet making and sharing Afghans with family and friends.   Delores loved to play the piano and played joyfully for her church.  She...

Niles S. Nimmo

Niles S. Nimmo

May 28, 2024

Niles Stephen Nimmo passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.  Niles was born on September 24, 1943, in Springfield, Illinois.

Niles graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor ‘s degree in Marketing before earning his Doctorate in Law from Nashville School of Law.  Niles began his 40+ year legal career serving as a Public Defender, then moving into private practice....

Samuel F. Stafford, Jr.

Samuel F. Stafford, Jr.

May 26, 2024

Sam Frank Stafford, Jr. left this physical life on Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was 93 years old.

A lifelong resident of Hendersonville, TN, Sam was born March 31,1931.

Sam was a long time, faithful, and much loved member of the Lakeview church of Christ. His favorite hobby was antiques. He enjoyed collecting, especially sugar chests and ruby glass. He derived much...

Randy J. Bullard

Randy J. Bullard

May 25, 2024

The love we have for Randy Joe Bullard Will never fade away. We'll think of him, as husband, dad, pawpaw Throughout each passing day. We'll walk into the room And see his empty space; Although we know he's resting, We'll feel his presence there. The memories of his laughter, His warm and loving smile, His eyes so full of happiness,...